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How Can a Personal Injury Victim Recover Compensation for Lost Wages?

Summary: Personal injury victims can suffer lost wages when they have to take time off work to recover from injuries They can file a personal injury claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company to pursue compensation for damages Personal injury victims can use pay stubs to calculate lost wages They must prove they suffered lost wages because of the at-fault party’s negligence Personal injury victims

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How Do You Calculate Pain and Suffering Damages?

Personal injury accidents like car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and slip and fall accidents can cause victims to experience physical harm. They can suffer serious injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord injuries, and bone fractures. These injuries can result in constant pain and suffering, as someone can feel shooting pain in their injured body part every time they use it. The memory of

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What Damages Can Family Members Pursue in a Wrongful Death Claim - The Russo Firm

What Damages Can Family Members Pursue in a Wrongful Death Claim?

Following the death of a loved one due to another party’s negligence, the deceased’s family can file a wrongful death claim to pursue compensation for damages. Wrongful death can occur during a personal injury incident in which the at-fault party, such as a driver, property owner, or healthcare professional, exposes the victim to such harm through negligence that they lose their life. A family who

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When Can a Truck Driver Be Held Liable for Damages - The Russo Firm

When Can a Truck Driver Be Held Liable for Damages?

Truck drivers can cause accidents when they engage in negligent or reckless driving behavior, such as distracted driving, speeding, and drowsy driving. Truck drivers must properly handle their responsibility to other drivers on the road to drive safely, as their large vehicles can cause catastrophic damage when they crash into smaller vehicles. While a trucking company can be held liable for damages caused by an

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What Should Personal Injury Victims Know About Free Consultations - The Russo Firm

What Should Personal Injury Victims Know About Free Consultations?

Personal injury accidents can cause physical, emotional, and financial harm to victims. Victims can file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for damages such as medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Hiring a personal injury lawyer is the best way to maximize your chances of recovering fair compensation. Personal injury lawyers have experience handling these claims and

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How Can a Motorcycle Passenger Recover Damages After an Accident - The Russo Firm

How Can a Motorcycle Passenger Recover Damages After an Accident?

Motorcycle passengers can ride on the back of a motorcycle and enjoy a ride without the stress of controlling the motorcycle. However, they can experience the adverse effects of a motorcycle accident just like the motorcyclist, as they can suffer blunt-force trauma that causes severe injuries. Motorcycle passengers can experience economic and non-economic damages from a motorcycle accident, such as medical bills, lost wages, and

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How Much Does the Average Car Accident Victim Recover for Damages - The Russo Firm

How Much Does the Average Car Accident Victim Recover for Damages?

Following a car accident, victims will experience damages that affect their physical health, economic situation, and quality of life. Recovering compensation for these damages, such as medical bills, lost earning potential, and loss of enjoyment of life involves filing a car accident claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. Negligent parties, such as reckless drivers, car part manufacturers, and designers, can be held liable for

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How Much is a Product Liability Claim Worth - The Russo Firm

How Much is a Product Liability Claim Worth?

Consumers can suffer severe injuries from defective or dangerous products, such as car parts, toys, medication, etc. These can leave the designer, manufacturer, distributor, or seller of the product liable in a product liability claim. To recover compensation for damages, such as medical bills, lost earning potential, and mental anguish, you must prove the at-fault party’s negligent behavior is why the dangerous product caused your

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Pursuing Compensation for Wrongful Death in a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit - The Russo Firm

Pursuing Compensation for Wrongful Death in a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit

The United States Marine Corps’ negligence led to the water at Camp Lejeune, a military base in North Carolina, becoming contaminated with carcinogens. These harmful chemicals in the water there between August 31st, 1953, and December 31st, 1987, caused significant health problems like liver cancer, hepatic steatosis, and pancreatic cancer. Some marines and marine family members living at Camp Lejeune suffered severe health problems from

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How Much is a Slip and Fall Injury Claim Worth?

Slip and fall accidents can cause significant damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, and lost earning potential, that you must find a way to pay for. They can also result in a worsened quality of life, as you can suffer anxiety and depression, alienate yourself from friends and family, and not feel comfortable in public places anymore. Hiring a slip and fall accident lawyer

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